Mailing
Regulations
Regulations
Can a prescription drug be mailed?
Yes, only if the pharmacist or medical provider is mailing such drugs to the patient they have been prescribed to
What is required on a prescription label?
Patient name, drug name, dosage, and instructions
Abbreviation for patient package inserts
PPI
Who must approve any drug before it can be sold?
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
What is a controlled substance?
Substances of high abuse potential.
Is it a crime to send drugs through the mail if not properly licensed?
Yes, it is a federal offense
What does Rx stand for?
Medical Prescription
Who are patient package inserts developed by?
The manufacturer
What does FDA stand for?
Food and drug administration
Heroin, LSD, and marijuana are examples of what drug schedule?
Schedule 1
What is the only exception for controlled substances being mailed?
Must be registered with the drug enforcement administration (DEA)
True or false. The name of the pharmacy technician is on the prescription label.
False
What drugs require patient package inserts?
Drug products containing amoxicillin, ampicillin, and hetacillin
What are some symptoms of drug toxicity?
Nausea and vomiting, severe stomach pain, diarrhea, chest pain, dizziness
What drug schedule does Xanax belong to?
Schedule 4
What is considered non-mailable?
Controlled substances and drug paraphernalia
What is the purpose of a prescription label?
To give healthcare professionals the information they need to prescribe drugs appropriately
Two kinds of PPIs
Required and voluntary
When a drug is contraindicated it is?
A situation in which a drug should not be used because it may be harmful to the patient.
What drug schedule has the highest potential for abuse?
Schedule 1
Can prescription drugs be mailed internationally?
Yes, they must be shipped commercially by an approved carrier.
Who makes prescription labels?
The manufacturer
Who determines requirements for patient package inserts?
FDA
How is a drug considered effective?
The drug has achieved its intended effect
What drug schedule has the lowest potential for abuse?
Schedule 5